CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1222
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 17, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court
HB25-1222 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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| Attachment H |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/3CAAF00ACDCA138187258C7D006F3AF2/$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment I |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/DB36576CED2D134587258C7D006F45DE/$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment J |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/5E3A2529B083C7BA87258C7D006F5361/$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement
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04:36:57 PM |
Senators Roberts and Simpson, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1222 which establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers who engage with rural independent pharmacies and modifies rules pertaining to certain prescription drug outlets. A handout was provided to the committee (Attachment H). |
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04:43:32 PM |
Dr. Emily Zadvorny,
representing Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the
bill. Dr. Ky Davis, representing RxPlus Pharmacies and Harris Pharmacy,
testified in support of the bill. Dr. Joseph Poling, representing
RxPlus Pharmacies and Good Day, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lucas
Smith, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, Buena Vista Drug, and Salida Pharmacy
and Fountain, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:55:35 PM |
Dr. Michael Scruggs, representing Front Range Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Holmes, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kristin Holmes, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Selena Owen, representing RxPlus Pharmacy and Gem Pharmacy, testified in support of the bill. |
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05:08:10 PM |
Mr. Kevin McFatridge, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified to amend the bill. Angie Howes, representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Patrick Boyle, representing Pharmacy Care Management Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Sarah Werner, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions. |
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05:13:30 PM |
Senator Roberts explained amendment L.016 (Attachment I). |
05:14:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment I). |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Bright |
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Carson |
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Cutter |
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Daugherty |
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Frizell |
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Jodeh |
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Weissman |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:14:14 PM |
Senator Roberts explained amendment L.017 (Attachment J). |
05:14:47 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment J). |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Bright |
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Carson |
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Cutter |
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Daugherty |
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Frizell |
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Jodeh |
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Weissman |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:14:48 PM |
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks. |
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05:15:47 PM |
Committee members provided closing remarks. |
05:16:59 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1222, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Carson |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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